Steel Valley Senior High School News

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Please see the attached message from Superintendent Edward Wehrer regarding the decision to cancel school today throughout the district and plans for a full day of instruction on Monday.

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As a collaboration between UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, and Ronald McDonald House Charities of Pittsburgh and Morgantown, Inc., the Care Mobile offers no out-of-pocket cost medical care to children throughout Pittsburgh and the surrounding areas.

Senior Parking Spot Painting

Steel Valley School District is allowing senior students to paint their own parking spot again this school year. This activity is aimed at improving school pride and camaraderie. Senior students can "own" a piece of the school during their senior year. SENIOR CLASS FUNDRAISER: Purchasing a Reserved Senior Parking Space allows the purchasing senior student to personalize their assigned space by painting it. Funds raised will be used for senior activities. Reserving and painting parking spaces is a privilege rather than a right.

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As a collaboration between UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, and Ronald McDonald House Charities of Pittsburgh and Morgantown, Inc., the Care Mobile offers no out-of-pocket cost medical care to children throughout Pittsburgh and the surrounding areas. The Care Mobile will be at: Barrett - July 6th and High School - August 14th

The Act 34 Hearing at Steel Valley

The Steel Valley School District board of school directors, school administrators, and representatives from DRAW Collective publicly presented plans for a new elementary school and listened to feedback from citizens as part of an Act 34 hearing on Thursday, June 22.

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If you missed the commencement ceremony for the Class of 2023 or if you just want to relive the experience, you're in luck. Please enjoy this replay of the Steel Valley High School Class of 2023 Commencement Ceremony.

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Please see the attached Steel Valley Act 34 Hearing Booklet to review the documents associated with the Thursday, June 22 Act 34 Hearing regarding the construction of a new elementary school in the Steel Valley School District. The booklet contains important background information, site plans, and financial details.

Jean Vettel speaks during the 2023 commencement ceremony

A passion for learning led Dr. Jean M. Vettel to enroll early at Carnegie Mellon University to study professional writing and communication design. It was the start of a journey that eventually led the Steel Valley alum to earn a doctorate degree in cognitive neuroscience and to play a role in helping keep our nation's military prepared to face future adversaries.

The Steel Valley School District will host a public hearing in the high school auditorium on Thursday, June 22 to review all relevant matters pertaining to the construction of a new elementary school.

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As a collaboration between UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, and Ronald McDonald House Charities of Pittsburgh and Morgantown, Inc., the Care Mobile offers no out-of-pocket cost medical care to children throughout Pittsburgh and the surrounding areas. The Care Mobile will be at: Barrett - June 12th & July 6th and High School - August 14th

Steel Valley Class of 2023 tosses their caps into the air

With a shift of their tassels and a countdown from senior class president Gabrielle Matusky, the Steel Valley Class of 2023 launched their caps into the air and took a giant leap toward the next stage of their lives. The Steel Valley School District celebrated its 52nd annual commencement on Wednesday, May 31 at the William V. Campbell Athletic Field in Munhall.

The Class of 2023 poses in front of the rock wall

Members of the Class of 2023 painted their names to the cliffside on West Run Road in Munhall on Wednesday, May 31 prior to commencement. Their names joined those of the Class of 2022, who added their names last year in a revival of a tradition that dates back decades.

2023 Senior Car Parade

Steel Valley Senior Class Car Parade will be held on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at 6:00 pm (seniors meet in the SVHS parking lot at 5:30 pm) Prizes will be awarded for th e top 3 best decorated cars!

Kennywood Ticket Sale

PURCHASE INSTRUCTIONS TO VISIT ON THE JUNE 6th DISTRICT DAY FOR $35.99: Go to www.kennywood.com/schools and continue from there. Follow the instructions on the Kennywood Flyer linked in the article.

Scenes from Community Day

Mother Nature tried her best, but a bit of rain didn't dampen the spirits at Steel Valley's first Community Day. Held on the Steel Valley High School campus near the Steel Valley Grows Garden, Saturday's event was designed to bring residents and organizations of all three boroughs together with district staff and students.

A high school choir sits on a stage and sings during a performance

The High School Concert Choir and Middle School Chorus gave their final performance of the school year with the Spring Vocal Program on Tuesday, May 9. It was final show for the Class of 2023 as well as the final show conducted by retiring choir director Ms. Sharon Kampe.

Physical Announcement

Anyone 6th, 7th or 8th grader or in high school planning on playing a sport next school year, physicals are being scheduled. All completed physicals forms must be turned into the Athletic Office by Friday, May 19th to be scheduled for a physical.

Congratulations for being nominated by their teacher for their performance on the PSSAs for working hard and having great attendance. They won up to 4 tickets to either May 6, May 7th or May 21st Pirate game game.  Tickets were donated by Tickets for Kids and this was brought you by our PBIS Program.

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Twenty-six Steel Valley seniors received $5,000 scholarships from alumnus Mr. Richard Bazzy during the district’s annual honors awards ceremony on Thursday, May 4. The Dr. Lawrence A. Griffin Senior Honors Awards Ceremony celebrates Steel Valley seniors who have maintained a minimum grade point average of 3.25 and who have been selected to receive a scholarship award from a local business, organization, alumni or community.

Brenna Kern and Chelsea Bulger pose for a photo

Steel Valley Class of 2023 valedictorian Brenna Kern and salutatorian Chelsea Bulger reflected on their achievements, shared their college plans, and reminisced on their time at Steel Valley in this conversation.

SV Garden Plant Giveaway

On May 20, 2023, SVSD Day of CommUNITY, from 1 pm-5pm a Plant tables will be set up in the Franklin Garden space at 220 East Oliver Road.  Donations benefit the SVSD garden.  Suggested donation $1 per plant.  Pre-orders will be accepted on the Steel Valley Grows Garden FB page and via email to cschott@steelvalleysd.org.   Please email for info on specific varieties available.  Thank you to students throughout the district for helping to plant and repot seedlings this spring!

The Steel Valley Class of 2023 Top 10

Introducing the Steel Valley Class of 2023 Top 10. These students did phenomenal work in the classroom in order to be ranked at the top of their class.

Members of the Steel Valley 7th through 12th grade concert band perform on stage. Some are sitting, some are standing, while they play their instruments

Tuesday night was the Steel Valley Instrumental Spring Concert, which featured the theme of "Ancient Times: A Journey Through Time." The evening featured performances from both the fifth and sixth grade concert band as well as the seventh through 12th grade concert band.

PROMENADE

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April 27, 2023

Come Out and Support Our Students! When: May 5th at 4:15 at the SV High School's Auditorium for $2.00 per person.

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As a collaboration between UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, and Ronald McDonald House Charities of Pittsburgh and Morgantown, Inc., the Care Mobile offers no out-of-pocket cost medical care to children throughout Pittsburgh and the surrounding areas. The Care Mobile will be at: Barrett - June 12th & July 6th and High School - May 8th & August 14th